Assistant Coach, Field Hockey
Lehigh University

Job Info

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Job no: 502777
Work type: Exempt Staff Full-time
Location: Bethlehem
Categories: Athletics

The Assistant Coach provides support for the head coach for all facets of the program in advancing the mission of the University and Department of Athletics. Specific areas of responsibility include (and are not limited to) coaching a segment/unit of the team, student athlete development (including academic support), student athlete recruitment (including oversight for the organization and execution of the recruitment plan), program administration and program advancement yielding agreed upon results. All activities shall be conducted within the policies and resource framework of the University, the Athletics Department, The Patriot League and the NCAA. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community.

Position Number: S82960This position is a Grade: 7- 40 with an approximate salary range of $38,500-$46,220 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications

Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website at https://hr.lehigh.edu/benefits

1. Student-athlete development
*Develop sport specific student-athletes through counseling, advising, educating and motivating
*Develop sport specific student-athletes through inspiration, discipline and rewards
*Monitor, evaluate and retain sport specific student-athletes
*Organize and execute team building and character development with sport specific student-athletes

2. Coaching
*Assist the head coach in all areas of planning (practices, training sessions, team and individual conditioning, line-ups and competitive strategies) and provide leadership for some aspects of sport specific planning
*Assist in instruction and demonstration of techniques and skills; and conduct specific instruction for some segment of the team roster
*Assist the head coach in evaluating/assessing, effectiveness and results
*Assist the head coach in adapting/refining strategies, making assertive recommendations where appropriate
*Communicate with athletes and team members on a regular basis

3. Recruiting
*Organize and execute the plan for sport specific athlete recruitment, coordinating communications with relevant on campus and off campus personnel
*Assist in identifying, attracting and selecting specific prospects
*Assist in evaluating prospects (athletically, commitment, character, etc.) through high school visits, at competitions and/or home visits
*Promote Lehigh through communicating with prospects and families
*Assist in yielding student prospects

4. Program administration
*Assist the head coach in planning and evaluating program results, status and priorities
*Assist in preparing and managing annual program budgets
*Assist in supervising, managing and evaluating personnel, maintaining responsibility for direct oversight of non-full-time staff members
*Assist in evaluating prospective members of the Coaching Staff
*Assist in scheduling competitions and/or planning tournaments in coordination with appropriate administrator
*Comply with NCAA, League and institutional rules
*Utilize technology to achieve efficiencies and productivity

5. Advancement
*Assist in promoting strong public and media relations
*Assist in promoting strong alumni relations (newsletters, fundraising support and/or Alumni games/gatherings). In some cases, this position will be responsible for planning, executing and evaluating these activities
*Assist in promoting strong parent relations, community relations and professional relations
*Assist in fulfilling a commitment to service (Departmental, Institutional and professional)

6. Results
*Assist in achieving competitive success within the Conference
*Assist in achieving academic success across the team
*Assist in Graduating Student-Athletes at a rate equal to or above the University rate
*Assist in realizing personal growth and development in every Student-Athlete
*Assist in promoting recognition of Student-Athletes

Special ConsiderationsPersons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist at inada@lehigh.eduThis position works with minorsVariable Shifts/ScheduleThe duties of the position do not allow for a remote work option; the employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh communityQualificationsBachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience; Master's Degree preferredOne to three years of related work experience as a student-athleteNCAA Certification requiredCPR/First Aid requiredThis position is responsible for driving university-owned vehicles as a routine function, therefore a valid Driver's License and a good driving record is requiredSuccessful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the positionOnly complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

Advertised: March 22, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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